On Tugboats: Stories of Work and Life Aboard
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1453637931 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mostly she has written about boats: Maine Lobsterboats, Windjammer Watching on the Coast of Maine, and The Arctic Schooner Bowdoin. She's also a good listener and has a talent for encouraging people to explain and reminisce. More recently, her subject matter has expanded to include life on the Maine islands, and th
. About the Author Author Virginia Thorndike has long been fascinated by boats and their people. She's also a good listener and has a talent for encouraging people to explain and reminisce. More recently, her subject matter has expanded to include life on the Maine islands, and the controversial subject of Liquefied Natural Gas. Mostly she has written about boats: Maine Lobsterboats, Windjammer Watching on the Coast of Maine, and The Arctic Schooner Bowdoin
Tugboats hold a fascination not only for anyone who has worked aboard a vessel or around a harbor but for many land-bound folks as well. The captains and crews of the tugboats are justifiably proud of what they do, and they have some great stories to tell about the ships and barges they tow or push; the harbors, storms, tides, and dangerous passages they must negotiate; the unions; the pilots; the different designs and capabilties of their boats; and the way the boats and their livelihood are irrevocably changing.. There is something about their chunky, powerful build and their often risky but vital work that excites our interest and admiration
Rudi Franke said A "must have" for tug boat lovers.. If you liked "Tugboats of New York", you will love this book. Where "Tugboats of New York" gave the history of tugboats and some details, it was just enough for me to want to know more. Now "On Tugboats" fills in some of the gaps and than much, much more. The author goes into the detail that I sought and explained (for example) with text and photos . C. Standish said Not Just for Tug Nuts. On Tugboats-Stories of Work and Life Aboard is an extensive and detailed survey of the contemporary use of tugs and towboats throughout the United States. Meticulous research and many interviews with builders and restorers, pilots, masters, deck crews and fleet owners-who tend to be both frank and funny-combine to make this book a highly readable ov. Gerhard E. Skaar said All Ahead-EASY. A very enjoyable and informative book. For the novice it is a detailed inside look at what "Tugboating" is all about. What will amaze the reader is the diversity and hard work that goes with the profession. My perspective is from the bridge of a United States Navy Aircraft Carrier. As a "Navigation Officer" I had both the pleasure and challenge of w